STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE OF DOWNSTREAM SECTOR

Course Overview

The course provides a strategic perspective of the downstream sector with respect to refining and linkages with petrochemicals. The assessment will include the outlook for the future market environment and the competitive landscape. Furthermore, the implications for the GCC region will be considered. The course will focus on highlighting and assessing strategic implications and decisions for the downstream sector (refining and petrochemicals).

Course Benefits

The attendees of the course will gain the following insights:

• Outlook for the future market environment

• Expectations for the competitive landscape

• Consideration of risk categories – regulatory, operational and financial

• Appropriate level of integration across the value chain

• Key factors for future success

• Framework for making strategic decisions – including investments and market entries

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for:

• Executives and decision-makers

• Senior-level managers responsible for strategic planning

• Middle managers who are supporting decision-makers or are themselves decision-makers.

• Professionals looking to complement their capabilities with strategic analysis

• Individuals wanting to gain an understanding of the outlook for the downstream sector and the factors that will shape the future

Course Topics

The course consists of the following modules:

• Overview of refining environment

• Overview of petrochemical market

• Introduction of strategic framework

• Assessment of opportunities

• Evaluation of competitive landscape

• Management of risks

• Appropriate level of integration